[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-grain-of-mountains-and-rivers":3,"chapter-the-grain-of-mountains-and-rivers-the-grain-of-mountains-and-rivers-chapter-170":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Mountains and Rivers of the Imperial Granary",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},2231586,4184,"Chapter 170","the-grain-of-mountains-and-rivers-chapter-170",170,"\u003Cp>Lu Xingzhou arrived at the Yama Hall branch and asked the assassins to find the accounts about the altar in the western suburbs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, he didn't hold much hope. The Ministry of Works is an important government office, and this thing is not something Huo Heng carries with him. How could it be so easy to get. Before, he asked them to find evidence of Huo Heng’s corruption and bribery, and it was still not a clue until now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that there is a clear project guide, it is better to go see it yourself. Maybe you will get more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arriving at the western suburbs, he easily found the so-called altar. The area was not very large, and it was not a particularly high platform. There were not even many guards, and some idle old soldiers were leaning outside the door taking a nap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the surface, one couldn't see at all that it was a newly built altar used for the Emperor to pray for blessings. It looked like it had been abandoned as soon as it was built, neither used nor maintained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The master and disciple easily got on the altar in broad daylight, and the guards didn't even know someone had gone up in front of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just this point is enough to say that this altar is a waste of money and labor, a pure waste.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the world of cultivation, if the altar is just for \"praying for blessings,\" it is obviously unlikely. It must carry some functions that can truly help with treatment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xingzhou observed in the center of the altar for a long time, but didn't find any traces of arrays helpful for medical or cultivation, and there was no effect of transferring and gathering spiritual energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were various auspicious carvings, creating a purely superstitious value in the world of cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Nuo was very puzzled: \"Is it because it was useless after being built, so it was abandoned?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Before construction, it must have been confirmed that the blueprint effect would work before starting construction. If it had no effect after being built, Huo Heng would be held accountable, but there is no news in this regard... I guess the problem lies elsewhere.\" Lu Xingzhou pondered for a moment: \"Look for the mechanism. There should be a door at the bottom of the altar. See what it looks like inside. Reasonably, it is not solid.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The altar was indeed not solid. The two easily found the mechanism, opened the passage below, and drilled in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bottom was actually quite formal, and there was an area for the altar guards to live. Other locations were mostly warehouses, a serious architectural setting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xingzhou knocked here and there, and really couldn't see any components of cutting corners. It was very solid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, it does not rule out fishing for a layer from the price, which also fits the judgment that the Pei family thinks the matter is too small.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The problem now is, what is the use of this thing?\" Lu Xingzhou was simply incredible: \"What is this altar built for? It is completely useless.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Nuo touched her round chin: \"Maybe it’s for the Emperor to have an affair.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who knows, some people have their own houses and caves, but they still run to the pond.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xingzhou: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he was gaining nothing, the temperature around him suddenly became icy cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xingzhou was instinctively condensing an attack stance, and saw Dugu Qingli appear in front of him with a blank face: \"Why, don't even recognize my breath, want to hit me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xingzhou breathed a sigh of relief: \"So you broke through... It wasn't so cold before. Speaking of which, you bring a cooling field when you appear. What will you do when you go out to investigate other things in the future?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing his concern, Dugu Qingli’s face softened slightly: \"Because it’s you, I didn't have any cover. It’s still very easy to restrain my breath.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xingzhou nodded: \"Why did you come here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Looking for you. Master sent me on a mission, going very far... came to tell you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where to?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dugu Qingli shook her head: \"Sect mission, not convenient to disclose. Just know it’s very far. This time, maybe it will really be a long time before we see each other.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xingzhou fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dugu Qingli said lightly: \"Anyway, you are in the capital, happy and not thinking about Xiazhou. One moment Pei Chuyun is walking in a wheelchair, another moment Sheng Yuanyao is vomiting in the volcano. Where I go, you probably won't care.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xingzhou blurted out: \"Who said I don't care!\" Dugu Qingli just looked at him quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing her calm, blue eyes, Lu Xingzhou finally couldn't hold his face, and whispered: \"I...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dugu Qingli suddenly interrupted: \"Not caring, isn't it quite good? The accident between you and me shouldn't have existed in the first place.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xingzhou wanted to say something but was cut off, pursing his lips and not knowing how to respond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He really hadn't talked about love with the little white hair. She had always regarded that kiss as an accident and had always been refusing a deeper relationship. Although she said so verbally, her heart might not be, but on the surface, she really hadn't gone deeper at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From her perspective, \"not caring\" is of course the best, no matter which side it is.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially now that the ambiguity with several girls is in her eyes, the little white hair probably despises it... I’m afraid there is even less drama.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What’s more tragic is that it happened to coincide with her breakthrough. It is obvious that the little white hair who stepped into the upper three grades is much more peaceful in her heart, and there is no more childish panic as before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No drama...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then again, for himself, it was just seeing beauty and having intentions. Who doesn't like white hair and blue eyes? But in terms of feelings, there really isn't much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your elixir, I am very grateful... You are indeed my friend.\" Seeing Lu Xingzhou’s changing face, Dugu Qingli said calmly: \"So a friend is leaving, specifically came to tell you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xingzhou finally laughed: \"Good, take care on this trip.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This attitude made Dugu Qingli, who thought he would pester her, stunned. The database analysis didn't seem to be like this... She couldn't help but ask subconsciously: \"Just like this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xingzhou laughed: \"Otherwise? Want a farewell kiss?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dugu Qingli took half a step back, her eyes containing a warning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xingzhou shook his head helplessly and laughed: \"So what were you expecting me to say?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dugu Qingli was silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seems that she didn't want to hear what was said too much, but she was a little disappointed if she didn't say it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little robot really couldn't distinguish what this psychology was. It was much more troublesome than practicing swords. One move and one style, if you know it, you know it; if you don't, you don't. How can it be so long-winded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xingzhou said: \"When are you leaving?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anytime.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then how did you know I was here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master said so, mostly calculated.\" Dugu Qingli looked around, frowning slightly: \"Why are you hiding down here, isn't it stuffy?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Want to investigate the role of this altar, but it looks like a meaningless decoration at present.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dugu Qingli took out the mirror: \"This is a treasure of my sect, specifically used to investigate traces of witchcraft. If you can't see any traces of immortal Dao, you might as well try this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xingzhou was stunned, and saw the mirror give birth to soft light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soft light shone on the stone wall where there was nothing around, and the stone wall slowly revealed textures like human blood vessels. Looking closely, it seemed to be leaping, and the scene was very strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>————\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>ps: There are many things today, this chapter is a bit short, make do with it first, try to add more at night.\u003C\u002Fp>",1351,"2026-06-18T01:46:09.112Z","2026-06-18T03:18:02.290Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","6a79739910f3b74a566db84247bd46c89cb950d2754a2688a0b390759e45a040","the-grain-of-mountains-and-rivers-chapter-171","the-grain-of-mountains-and-rivers-chapter-169",325,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmountains-and-rivers-of-the-imperial-granary-cover.jpg"]